The '2025 Marine and Fisheries Acceleration Program (EMA-MARINE),' hosted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, organized by the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology Promotion , and operated by MY Social Company (MYSC), announced that it has begun recruiting startups in the marine and fisheries sector.
The main programs provided to the selected companies include specialized education related to the marine and fisheries sector and industry, B2B/B2G open innovation meetups with private companies and public institutions, various consulting services to strengthen business capabilities, and customized resource linkages for each company by MYSC, an accelerator and investment company specializing in the marine and fisheries sector and impact.
In addition, excellent participating companies will be provided with up to 15 million won in commercialization funds, as well as direct investment from MYSC of over 400 million won, active follow-up investment links, and opportunities to enter the global market.
Recruitment for participating companies will be open until 5:00 PM on April 21, and the target of recruitment is prospective entrepreneurs and startups in the marine and fisheries sector who wish to contribute to innovation and sustainability in the marine and fisheries sector and have been in business for less than 7 years. More information about the program recruitment can be found on the EMA homepage .
MYSC is an accelerator that has executed over 200 investments based on approximately KRW 100 billion in operating assets. It strives to add innovation and vitality to the industry by fostering and investing in startups in various fields including the marine and fisheries sector. MYSC has operated the program for 6 years since the launch of the marine and fisheries accelerating program based on the EMA (Extra-Mile Acceleration) fostering philosophy of growing further with startups, and has linked approximately KRW 4 billion in direct investments and more than KRW 20 billion in follow-up investments to startups in the same field.
“AI and deep tech are becoming a source of innovation and new added value creation in the marine and fisheries sectors as well,” said Kang Shin-il, Vice President of MYSC, who is in charge of this program. “We look forward to the emergence of new players that can innovate the marine and fisheries sectors with technology while creating sustainable environmental and social impacts. We hope that this program will serve as an opportunity for the marine and fisheries industry to grow and advance along with innovative companies.”
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